Remulla son wins House seat vacated by father

Donna Pazzibugan 02/27/2023

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla’s son will replace him as representative of Cavite’s seventh legislative district. Crispin Diego Remulla was proclaimed winner in Saturday’s special elections for the House seat vacated by his father due to his…

‘Best place on Earth’: After 30 years, PH ‘still crazy’ for the Backstreet Boys

Allan Policarpio 02/26/2023

When the Backstreet Boys burst onto the pop music scene, Kevin Richardson was 21 years old; Howie Dorough, a “very mature” 19; Brian Littrell, 18; AJ, 14; and Nick Carter, who had yet “to undergo puberty,” was…

Remains of 4 victims of ill-fated Cessna plane retrieved from Mayon Volcano crash site

Ma. April Mier-Manjares 02/26/2023

LEGAZPI CITY – The remains of the four victims of the Cessna plane crash were finally retrieved by the emergency responders on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 25), seven days after the incident. In a Facebook post, Camalig Mayor…

For activists, moving Edsa holiday a bid to ‘dilute’ its significance

Dempsey Reyes, Nestor Corrales 02/25/2023

“Holiday economics” may be music to travel bugs’ ears, but not everyone welcomed President Marcos’ order rescheduling the commemoration of the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution to Feb. 24, a day earlier than the historically accurate and state-recognized date.…

Gov’t okays 2nd plane fuel surcharge in a year

Tyrone Jasper Piad 02/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Passengers will have to pay more for their plane rides next month after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) imposed a higher fuel surcharge to be collected by the airlines amid rising jet fuel prices.…

PDEA: Some tipsters prefer drugs as reward, not money

Julie Aurelio 02/22/2023

Some informants of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) prefer to be rewarded in kind—specifically a cut of the illegal drugs that were seized based on their tip—instead of in cash, PDEA Director General Virgilio Moro Lazo…

Cebu City’s Merlion reminder to Singapore-like aspirations

Nestle L. Semilla 02/21/2023

CEBU CITY—How to inspire Cebuanos to support the city’s aspirations to become like Singapore? Build the city-state’s most famous mascot—the Merlion. That is exactly what a restaurateur in Cebu City did. A merlion, a mythical creature with…

Why does it cost P9,500 to get a driver’s license? lawmaker asks

Jeannette Andrade 02/20/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Pampanga Rep. Anna York Bondoc seeks a congressional inquiry into the “excessive” cost of getting a driver’s license for the first time. Bondoc has filed House Resolution No. 751 urging the House Committee on…

DFA chief: China harassment a ‘daily situation’ for PH

Francis Mangosing, Tina G. Santos 02/20/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo brought up the Philippines’ maritime tensions with China at a high-level security conference in Germany on Saturday, saying that China’s harassment of Filipino fishermen and the country’s coast guard was…

Kylie ‘happy for everyone’ as Aljur and AJ go Instagram official

Allan Policarpio 02/19/2023

“Everyone’s happy. That’s what’s important.” That was Kylie Padilla’s lighthearted and rather measured reply to news that her estranged husband, Aljur Abrenica and actress AJ Raval have finally confirmed the longstanding rumor that they’re dating. The revelation—which…

‘Cost’ making couples forgo church wedding – poll

Donna Pazzibugan 02/15/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Bridal gowns, pictorials, wedding receptions, and the accouterments that go with church weddings make for a memorable celebration, but their rising costs are making many couples think twice about tying the knot in front…

International cruise ship visits Visayas, boosts tourism

Joey Gabieta, Leo Udtohan 02/15/2023

TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Philippines — An international cruise ship carrying at least 500 foreign tourists and crew docked in Bohol province and Kalanggaman Island in Leyte province last week, helping tourism-related businesses earn as they slowly recover…

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